Travelling from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Tel Aviv.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your TLV to CPT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
R 7,959 is the best price for a one-way Ben Gurion International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 12,579. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from TLV to CPT if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from TLV to CPT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
72.9% of flights that depart Ben Gurion International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to TLV? If you're boarding an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Consider booking a hotel close to CPT if you're catching a late Ben Gurion International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Cape Town International Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the most popular month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Cape Town in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from TLV to CPT in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
You've visited Cape Town, now it's time to explore more of South Africa. Travel about 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to check off its top sights. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in South Africa, consider Worcester, roughly 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are the start of reasons to visit.